Getting my daughter dressed is a daily task that I do not look forward to. Whether it's picking out an outfit for pre-K or putting on pajamas on at night, there are typically lots of tears, yelling, stomping and just craziness. For this reason, I let her dress herself a majority of the time because my nerves just can't take it. Sometimes though, I need her to look somewhat ... Read More
Choosing a Daycare: 11 Things to Keep in Mind
When choosing a daycare, there are a lot of things to consider. It is stressful. You will cry. Especially you first time mamas! The mom guilt associated with sending a child to daycare is REAL. So, when the day comes that you drop your baby off for the first time, you want to feel ... Read More
A Unicorn Party
This past weekend, my little baby girl turned FOUR. FOUR! Where did the time go? It has been a long four years filled with laughter, tears, screaming and smiles...and wine. Lots of wine. For the last few months, she has been requesting a "Unicorn Party" to celebrate her big day. Pinterest supplied me with so many amazing ideas, but let's be real. There was not a lot of ... Read More
My Thoughts on Play Dates
play date noun noun: playdate a date and time set by parents for children to play together. The term "play date" used to scare me. I interpreted it as fabulous care-free stay at home moms inviting other fabulous care-free stay at home moms over for a light lunch, while the children were quietly occupied in the spacious Pottery Barn ... Read More
36
In less than 2 weeks I will be 36. Forty is not far away and I am feeling old. Why you ask? Oh, here are just 36 reasons. I feel weird/awkward shopping at Urban Outfitters. This has been my FAVORITE store since I could afford the clothes after college. Now when I am shopping in the store (which is so rare), I am surrounded by tweens and ... Read More